As… as: Making Comparisons of Equality (Quiz)

This expression is used to make comparisons of equality or similarity.

• not as... as

• as... as

• as not... as

• as, as...

This expression is used to say that two things, people, or places are different.

• not as... as

• as... as

• as not... as

• as, as...

This type of comparative structure is used with the verb TO BE and Adjectives.

• subject + verb + as + adverb + as + complement

• subject + verb + as + adjective + complement

• subject + verb to be + as + adverb + complement

• subject + verb to be + as + adjective + as + complement

This type of comparative structure is used with Other Verbs and Adverbs.

• subject + verb + as + adjective + as + complement

• subject + verb + as + adverb + as + complement

• subject + verb + as + adjective + as + complement

• subject + verb to be + as + adverb + as + complement

Type the auxiliary verbs used in the Simple Present Tense with the verb to be. (Leave a space between commas)

Type the auxiliary verbs used in the Simple Present Tense with Other Verbs. (Leave a space between commas)

"My cousins are as funny and nice as my aunts."

In the previous example, it is possible to use more than one adjective depending on the situation.

• True

• False

"To make the negative form in comparatives, place “not” before the auxiliary verb. The contracted form can be also used."

Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is FALSE because the auxiliary verb is always placed after "not."

"My brother don’t cook as well as me."

Is the previous sentence correct or incorrect?

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

This is INCORRECT because the auxiliary verb used for a 3PS is "does".

"Mobile phones don't are as expensive as cars."

Is the previous sentence correct or incorrect?

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

This is INCORRECT because the auxiliary verb "don't are" does not exist. Instead, "aren't" is used.